Intrepid Travel has released its 2019 North America tours with the introduction of new active and hiking trips in response to an increased appetite from travellers looking for an adventure in the great outdoors.
The latest figures show a 17 per cent increase globally this year for active adventures and North America remains a firm-favourite for Australian travellers.
“When we researched our Adventure Travel Index earlier this year, we noticed a trend where travellers are no longer looking for cocktails, instead they are challenging themselves and activities are taking priority over lying by a pool for a week,” said Brett Mitchell, Regional Director Asia Pacific, Intrepid Travel.
“Aussies have had an affinity to Canada for some time now, and while we did see a dip in bookings to the US after Trump’s inauguration, we are now seeing a 44% increase in bookings to North America from Aussies in the past year.”
From learning the art of curling in the Rockies, to taking an overnight rafting trip down the Colorado River, these new trips are sure to get the heart racing.
The new North America brochure has a total of seven new trips including these active adventures:
Colorado and Utah Active Adventure: On this nine day tour, travellers will explore rugged desert landscapes, visit the mountain town of Telluride and experience the rush of the Colorado River on an overnight rafting trip. The 9 day trip costs from $3,825 per person twin share.
Trekking the Appalachian Trail: Travellers come close to true wilderness in Baxter State Park, Hike to mountain enclosed Lonesome Lake and witness Boston, a city rich with history and charm. The highlights of this trip include a hike to Franconia Ridge and staying overnight at the backcountry hut on Mt Lafayette. The nine day trip costs from $2,925 per person twin share.
Lake Tahoe and Yosemite Winter Adventure: On this new eight day winter tour, travellers will hike through frosted valleys, taking a scenic gondola ride over snow dusted hill sides and ice skate around the great outdoors beneath the granite Half Dome. The eight day comfort trip is priced from $3,405 per person twin share.
Canadian Rockies Winter Adventure: Travellers can also embark on this 10 day action packed itinerary with winter activities from ice skating, cross-country skiing and snowshoe hikes in backcountry. Prices start at $4,165 per person twin share.
Nova Scotia and Newfoundland Expedition will have travellers visiting some of the east coast’s prettiest towns. Travellers will visit the World Heritage listed town of Lunenburg, immerse themselves in the natural beauty of five national parks and fall in love with Eastern Canada’s warm local culture and stunning seaside towns. The 15 day trip is priced from $4,415 per person twin share.
Seattle to San Fran: Oregon Discovery: Travellers explore incredible forests, mountains and rivers, treat themselves to world class food and delicious microbrews in Portland and walk among the world’s oldest, tallest trees in Redwood National Park. The 12 day trip costs from $5,140 per person twin share.
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